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07-26-2016, 08:11 AM
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Phragmipedium Geralda
In January I had the opportunity to place an order with The Orchid Zone. One of the Phragmipediums available was Geralda (= caudatum x findlayanum).
These came in as large multigrowth BS plants, and several have budded up this summer. The first one to bloom is an attractive flower with the expected long petals.
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07-26-2016, 08:51 PM
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Nice one!
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07-27-2016, 10:42 AM
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Very pretty. Is it hard to grow?
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07-27-2016, 09:35 PM
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Very pretty. Is it hard to grow?
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I find Phrags quite easy. Intermediate temperatures and light similar to Cattleyas for mature plants (seedlings need more shade). Concerning water, there are two groups:
3 species ( caudatum, longifolium & sargentianum) and their hybrids, need LOTS of water. Don't let them dry out.
All other species and their hybrids: They have to stand in a tray with 1.1/2" to 2" of water. I started with 1/2", went to 1" and now I use 1.1/2" to 2", and they are doing better than ever.
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07-28-2016, 11:28 AM
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Thank you for all the culture information. I live in So.Calif.and would love to try one. Can you recommend a particular plant that might be easier for my conditions?
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07-28-2016, 10:15 PM
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Quote:
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Thank you for all the culture information. I live in So.Calif.and would love to try one. Can you recommend a particular plant that might be easier for my conditions?
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My 'Eric Young' (besseae x longifolium) has withstood temps in the 100's when given light shade and some Sun in the evenings. Since it must be the longifolium parent that imparts heat tolerance (besseae is from a higher altitude), any phragmipedium longifolium hybrid may grow under your conditions. So for long petals, you might try a Phrag. grande. |
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Nice one.
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08-05-2016, 11:43 AM
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Thank you! I must get one.
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10-25-2016, 01:29 PM
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Nice reddish touches to the sepals. COngrats.
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